Troubleshooting Printer Spooling Problems
At its most basic definition a printer spooler retrieves the data for a requested print task and performs the required print even if it is not printing multiple print jobs. The simplest explanation, and where you should start, is in the task manager. Under “processes” in the task manager look for a file called spoolso.exe [...]
[Read More]Troubleshooting Banding in Laser Printers
Banding is a term used to describe the horizontal lines that sometimes appear in laser printer documents. As a rule of thumb the printer should be cleaned regularly as toner particles can build up and cause minor problems. Banding may occur regularly or when more complex or large documents are printed but the problem almost [...]
[Read More]Printer Paper Loading Problem Troubleshooting
Paper loading problems are some of the most common problems of printers and can easily be identified and possibly remedied by the end user. Paper jams or when the printer “eats” paper are perhaps the most common occurrence. Check to see if the printer is online; if not, reset it and try again. If you [...]
[Read More]Troubleshooting Toner Leakage Problems
The primary indicator of a toner leak is loose toner particles on the finished document or light prints after replacing the toner cartridge. A few simple steps can be taken to determine the cause of the leak and even repair it temporarily. The simplest explanation is that the cartridge is not properly inserted. Remove and [...]
[Read More]Troubleshooting Toner Cartridge Chip Problems
Toner cartridge chips store and monitor the toner cartridge’s level, performance and usage during the life of the toner cartridge, but problems can arise when refilling toner cartridges. The chip on the toner cartridge is designed to report to the printer and any alert services the user has set up that the toner level is [...]
[Read More]Getting Maximum Page Yield From Your Toner Cartridge
Toner cartridges are one of the most expensive aspects of running and owning a laser printer. There are a few simple things a user can do to get the most out of their toner and thus reduce the costs of printing. The biggest impact upon the toner cartridge yield is the print quality setting. The [...]
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